HOUSTON, Aug. 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- For the three months ended June 30, 2016, Rowan Companies plc ("Rowan" or the "Company") (NYSE: RDC) reported net income of $216.7 million, or $1.72 per diluted share, compared to $84.7 million, or $0.68 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2015. Net income for the current quarter included a $120.0 million, or $0.95 per share, after-tax increase to net income for the Rowan Relentless contract termination and related items. The $120.0 million reflects the amount in excess of the Rowan Relentless drillship's day rate for the three months ended June 30, 2016. Additionally, net income for the current quarter included a $1.8 million, or $0.01 per share, after-tax gain on early extinguishment of debt. Excluding the impact of these items, net income as adjusted was $94.9 million, or $0.75 per share.

Rowan's revenues were $611.9 million in the second quarter of 2016, an increase of 20% from the prior-year quarter due to the aforementioned contract termination and related items as well as contributions from the ultra-deepwater drillships Rowan Relentless, which commenced operations in June of 2015, and Rowan Reliance, which experienced lower levels of downtime in the second quarter of 2016. The increase in drillship revenue was partially offset by a 22% decline in jack-up revenue due to lower utilization and lower day rates.

Tom Burke, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "Our ability to add significant backlog in a challenging market environment is a testament to our outstanding crews. I'm pleased that we secured over 700 contract days of new backlog between a blend and extend agreement on our ultra-deepwater drillship, the Rowan Resolute, and contract extensions in our jack-up fleet. We ended the second quarter with our lowest total recordable incident rate (TRIR) on record and our operational downtime was less than 2% for our fleet. Rowan believes safe, reliable and efficient operations are paramount in securing additional work with both new and existing customers."

Rowan will conduct its earnings conference call on Tuesday, August 2, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. Interested parties are invited to listen to the call by telephone or over the Internet. Individuals who wish to participate on the conference call by telephone may dial (877) 201-0168, or internationally (647) 788-4901. The conference ID is 45528744. You should dial-in approximately five to 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. Alternatively, to access the online simulcast and rebroadcast of the conference call, please visit Rowan's website at www.rowan.com. You should connect to our website at least 15 minutes prior to the conference call to register, and download any necessary software.

Rowan is a global provider of contract drilling services with a fleet of 31 mobile offshore drilling units, comprised of 27 jack-up rigs and four ultra-deepwater drillships. The Company's fleet operates worldwide, including the United States Gulf of Mexico, the United Kingdom and Norwegian sectors of the North Sea, the Middle East, Trinidad and Suriname. The Company's Class A Ordinary Shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "RDC." For more information on the Company, please visit www.rowan.com.

Statements herein that are not historical facts are forward looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, without limitation, statements as to the expectations, beliefs and future expected business, financial and operating performance and prospects of the Company. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and are subject to certain risks, assumptions, trends and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include oil and natural gas prices, the level of offshore expenditures by energy companies, variations in energy demand, changes in day rates, cancellation, early termination or renegotiation by our customers of drilling contracts, risks associated with fixed cost drilling operations, cost overruns or delays in transportation of drilling units, cost overruns or delays in maintenance and repairs, cost overruns or delays for conversion or upgrade projects, operating hazards and equipment failure, risks of collision and damage, casualty losses and limitations on insurance coverage, customer credit and risk of customer bankruptcy, conditions in the general economy and energy industry, weather conditions and severe weather in the Company's operating areas, increasing complexity and costs of compliance with environmental and other laws and regulations, changes in tax laws and interpretations by taxing authorities, civil unrest and instability, terrorism, piracy and hostilities in our areas of operations that may result in loss or seizure of assets, the outcome of disputes and legal proceedings, effects of the change in our corporate structure, and other risks disclosed in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Each forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date hereof, and the Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

Non-GAAP Measures

We report our financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in the United States. However, in our earnings release and during our earnings calls we may reference company information that does not conform to GAAP. Generally, a non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of a company's performance, financial position, or cash flows that excludes or includes amounts that are not normally excluded or included in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Management believes that an analysis of this data is meaningful to investors because it provides insight with respect to ongoing operating results of the Company and allows investors to better evaluate the financial results of the Company. However, these measures should not be viewed as an alternative to or substitute for GAAP measures of performance, and these non-GAAP measures may not be consistent with previously published Company reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. Non-GAAP measures we may reference have been reconciled to the nearest GAAP measure in the table entitled Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures below.



                                           ROWAN  COMPANIES  PLC

                            CONDENSED  CONSOLIDATED  STATEMENTS  OF  OPERATIONS

                          Unaudited  (in  millions  except  per  share  amounts)


                                            THREE  MONTHS                          SIX MONTHS

                                           ENDED  JUNE 30,                       ENDED  JUNE 30,

                                              2016                     2015                     2016      2015
                                              ----                     ----                     ----      ----


    REVENUES                                $611.9                   $508.7                 $1,112.0  $1,055.8
                                            ------                   ------                 --------  --------


    COSTS  AND  EXPENSES:

    Operations                               207.5                    253.9                    412.3     509.7

    Depreciation and
     amortization                            100.1                     95.4                    199.0     185.1

    Selling, general and
     administrative                           26.2                     31.2                     53.0      58.7

    Loss (gain) on
     disposals of
     property and
     equipment                                 1.9                      0.3                      4.1     (0.2)

    Material charges and
     other operating
     expenses                                    -                     5.0                        -      5.0

    Total                                    335.7                    385.8                    668.4     758.3
                                             -----                    -----                    -----     -----

    INCOME FROM
     OPERATIONS                              276.2                    122.9                    443.6     297.5

    Net interest and
     other income
     (expense)                              (36.7)                  (30.5)                  (77.2)   (64.2)

    INCOME BEFORE INCOME
     TAXES                                   239.5                     92.4                    366.4     233.3

    Provision for income
     taxes                                    22.8                      7.7                     26.9      24.9

    NET INCOME                              $216.7                    $84.7                   $339.5    $208.4
                                            ======                    =====                   ======    ======


    NET INCOME PER
     DILUTED SHARE                           $1.72                    $0.68                    $2.70     $1.67
                                             =====                    =====                    =====     =====


    WEIGHTED AVERAGE
     SHARES -DILUTED                         126.3                    125.4                    125.9     125.1
                                             =====                    =====                    =====     =====


    NOTE:  See page 6 for
     supplemental operating
     information.

                                             ROWAN  COMPANIES  PLC

                                    CONDENSED  CONSOLIDATED  BALANCE SHEETS

                                                 (in  millions)

                                                  (Unaudited)



                                                 June 30,                   December 31,

                                                              2016                           2015
                                                              ----                           ----

    ASSETS


    Cash and
     cash
     equivalents                                            $761.4                         $484.2

    Accounts
     receivable                                              550.4                          410.5

    Prepaid
     expenses
     and
     other
     current
     assets                                                   30.3                           26.6
                                                              ----                           ----

    Total
     current
     assets                                                1,342.1                          921.3

    Property,
     plant and
     equipment
     -net                                                  7,254.9                        7,405.8

    Other
     assets                                                   22.7                           20.2
                                                              ----                           ----

    TOTAL                                                 $8,619.7                       $8,347.3
                                                          ========                       ========



    LIABILITIES  AND  SHAREHOLDERS'
     EQUITY


    Accounts
     payable                                                $109.6                         $109.6

    Other
     current
     liabilities                                             198.5                          219.1
                                                             -----                          -----

    Total
     current
     liabilities                                             308.1                          328.7

    Long-
     term
     debt                                                  2,645.4                        2,692.4

    Other
     liabilities                                             539.4                          553.7

    Commitments and contingent
     liabilities

     Stockholders'
     equity                                                5,126.8                        4,772.5
                                                           -------                        -------

    TOTAL                                                 $8,619.7                       $8,347.3
                                                          ========                       ========

                                                 ROWAN  COMPANIES  PLC

                                 CONDENSED  CONSOLIDATED   STATEMENTS  OF  CASH FLOWS

                                               Unaudited  (in  millions)



                                                                                          SIX  MONTHS

                                                                                      ENDED  JUNE 30,

                                                                                         2016             2015
                                                                                         ----             ----


    CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATIONS:

    Net income                                                                         $339.5           $208.4

    Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operations:

    Depreciation and amortization                                                       199.0            185.2

    Deferred income taxes                                                               (5.2)          (12.6)

    Loss (gain) on disposal of assets                                                     4.1            (0.2)

    Other, net                                                                            7.9             25.1

    Net changes in current assets and liabilities                                     (149.8)            45.3

    Net changes in other noncurrent assets and liabilities                              (7.1)           (2.5)

       Net cash provided by operations                                                  388.4            448.7
                                                                                        -----            -----


    CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

    Capital expenditures                                                               (64.4)         (616.4)

    Proceeds from disposals of property and equipment                                     1.1              2.3

       Net cash used in investing activities                                           (63.3)         (614.1)
                                                                                        -----           ------


    CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

    Proceeds from borrowings                                                                -           220.0

    Reductions in long-term debt                                                       (47.9)         (170.0)

    Payment of cash dividends                                                               -          (25.2)

       Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities                             (47.9)            24.8
                                                                                        -----             ----


    INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS                                    277.2          (140.6)

    CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD                                      484.2            339.2

    CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD                                           $761.4           $198.6
                                                                                       ======           ======

                                             ROWAN  COMPANIES  PLC

                                 SUPPLEMENTAL  OPERATING  SEGMENT  INFORMATION

                                            Unaudited (in millions)


                                        THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,                 SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,
                                        ---------------------------                 -------------------------

                                                 2016                          2015                       2016         2015
                                                 ----                          ----                       ----         ----

    Deepwater:

    Revenues                                   $341.4                        $161.9                     $563.9       $308.8

    Operating expenses:

    Direct operating costs                       56.0                          70.4                      123.0        129.5

    Depreciation and
     amortization                                29.9                          21.2                       57.2         38.8

    Selling, general and
     administrative                                 -                            -                         -           -

    Material charges and
     other                                          -                            -                       0.3            -

    Income from operations                     $255.5                         $70.3                     $383.4       $140.5
                                               ======                         =====                     ======       ======


    Jack-ups:

    Revenues                                   $270.5                        $346.8                     $548.1       $747.0

    Operating expenses:

    Direct operating costs                      151.5                         183.5                      289.3        380.2

    Depreciation and
     amortization                                71.1                          70.9                      139.5        140.0

    Selling, general and
     administrative                                 -                            -                         -           -

    Material charges and
     other                                        1.8                           5.0                        3.7          5.0

    Income from operations                      $46.1                         $87.4                     $115.6       $221.8
                                                =====                         =====                     ======       ======


    Unallocated costs and other:

    Revenues                             $          -                 $          -           $             -   $       -

    Operating expenses:

    Direct operating costs                          -                            -                         -           -

    Depreciation and
     amortization                               (0.9)                          3.3                        2.3          6.3

    Selling, general and
     administrative                              26.2                          31.2                       53.0         58.7

    Material charges and
     other                                        0.1                           0.3                        0.1        (0.2)

    Income (loss) from
     operations                               $(25.4)                      $(34.8)                   $(55.4)     $(64.8)
                                               ======                        ======                     ======       ======


    Consolidated:

    Revenues                                   $611.9                        $508.7                   $1,112.0     $1,055.8

    Operating expenses:

    Direct operating costs                      207.5                         253.9                      412.3        509.7

    Depreciation and
     amortization                               100.1                          95.4                      199.0        185.1

    Selling, general and
     administrative                              26.2                          31.2                       53.0         58.7

    Material charges and
     other                                        1.9                           5.3                        4.1          4.8

    Income from operations                     $276.2                        $122.9                     $443.6       $297.5
                                               ======                        ======                     ======       ======

                                                           ROWAN  COMPANIES  PLC

                                                   SUPPLEMENTAL  OPERATING  INFORMATION

                                                                 Unaudited

                                           THREE  MONTHS  ENDED
                                           --------------------

                                         June 30,                                     March 31,        June 30,

                                                      2016                                        2016            2015
                                                      ----                                        ----            ----

    RIG DAYS:(1)

    Deepwater:

    Operating                                          325                                         361             251

    Available                                          364                                         364             288


    Jack-up:

    Operating                                        1,605                                       1,497           1,987

    Available                                        2,184                                       2,184           2,457


    Total:

    Operating                                        1,930                                       1,858           2,238

    Available                                        2,548                                       2,548           2,745


    UTILIZATION (1)

    Deepwater                                          89%                                        99%            87%

    Jack-up                                            73%                                        69%            81%

    Total                                              76%                                        73%            82%


    AVERAGE DAY RATES(2) (in thousands):

    Deepwater(3)                                    $607.0                                      $612.4          $620.2

    Jack-up                                         $164.9                                      $182.3          $171.1

    Total(3)                                        $239.4                                      $266.0          $221.4


    (1) Available rig days and utilization
     exclude cold-stacked days.

    (2) Average day rates exclude other
     revenue, which is primarily revenue
     received for contract reimbursable
     costs.

    (3) Includes 52 operating days for the
     Rowan Relentless up to the contract
     termination.

                                                ROWAN COMPANIES PLC

                               RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

                                              Unaudited (in millions)


                                                             THREE  MONTHS                   SIX  MONTHS

                                                            ENDED JUNE 30,                 ENDED JUNE 30,

                                                             2016                     2015               2016   2015
                                                             ----                     ----               ----   ----

    NET INCOME:

    GAAP NET INCOME                                        $216.7                    $84.7             $339.5 $208.4

    Gain on debt
     extinguishment, net of
     tax                                                    (1.8)                       -             (2.4)     -

    Litigation charge, net
     of tax                                                     -                     3.3                  -   3.3

    Customer contract
     termination settlement,
     net of tax                                           (120.0)                       -           (120.0)     -

    NON-GAAP NET INCOME                                     $94.9                    $88.0             $217.1 $211.7
                                                            =====                    =====             ====== ======


    DILUTED INCOME PER SHARE:*

    GAAP NET INCOME PER
     SHARE                                                  $1.72                    $0.68              $2.70  $1.67

    Gain on debt
     extinguishment, net of
     tax                                                   (0.01)                       -            (0.02)     -

    Litigation charge, net
     of tax                                                     -                    0.02                  -  0.02

    Customer contract
     termination settlement,
     net of tax                                            (0.95)                       -            (0.95)     -

    NON-GAAP NET INCOME PER
     SHARE                                                  $0.75                    $0.70              $1.73  $1.69
                                                            =====                    =====              =====  =====


    ADJUSTED EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAXES AND
     DEPRECIATION (EBITDA):

    GAAP NET INCOME                                        $216.7                    $84.7             $339.5 $208.4

    Depreciation and
     amortization                                           100.1                     95.4              199.0  185.1

    Interest (income)
     expense and other, net                                  38.5                     30.5               79.6   64.2

    Income tax expense
     (benefit)                                               22.8                      7.7               26.9   24.9

    Gain on debt
     extinguishment                                         (1.8)                       -             (2.4)     -

    Litigation charge                                           -                     5.0                  -   5.0

    Customer contract
     termination settlement                               (120.0)                       -           (120.0)     -

    NON-GAAP ADJUSTED EBITDA                               $256.3                   $223.3             $522.6 $487.6
                                                           ======                   ======             ====== ======


    * Per share amounts may not sum due to rounding.

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